Robert Telles, a former Clark County public administrator, was found guilty of murdering investigative journalist Jeff German, who had reported critically on Telles' conduct in office. The jury deliberated for nearly 12 hours before reaching the verdict after hearing eight days of testimony, including evidence of Telles' motive stemming from German's damaging articles and his impending release of internal communications about Telles' alleged inappropriate relationship with a staff member. Prosecutors presented DNA evidence found under German's fingernails and surveillance footage linking Telles to the crime scene, while Telles claimed he was framed as part of a conspiracy against him. He faces a potential life sentence, although prosecutors are not seeking the death penalty. Telles denied the murder, arguing instead that he was targeted due to his political reform efforts. The verdict comes two years after German was found stabbed to death outside his home on September 3, 2022.